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More than $20,000 in one night: 

that is what was raised by 12 ambitious 

Southwest Orlando teenagers 

who wanted to make a difference 

for children battling life-threatening 

illnesses. The inaugural St. Jude 

Presents One in a Million: 

A Night of Magic and Hope 

took place at Rosen JCC, raising 

$20,130 for children and teenagers 

fighting cancer and other harmful diseases 

at St. Jude Children’s Research 

Hospital. 

The event marked the first time teenagers 

ran their own teen-oriented gala 

to benefit St. Jude, doing everything 

from peer-to-peer fundraising to contacting 

businesses for donations to the 

actual setup and participation in their 

homecoming/prom-themed event. 

“We wanted this first-ever event [to 

be] completely run by teens, for teens, 

with minimal adult help, so that we 

could show we were responsible and 

could do this,” said Zayna JeBailey 

of Windermere, chair of the event 

and a sophomore at Montverde 

Academy. “Helping that many people 

with that much money is great.” 

SOUTHWEST SPOTLIGHT 

A Night of Magic & Hope 

First-Ever Teen Gala for St. Jude Doubles Its Goal 

Fundraising & More 

It all began with an idea to do something 

different for a worthy cause. 

Zayna had spent years helping her 

mother, Charlotte JeBailey, with 

charity events, recently St. Jude adult 

galas. While assisting, Zayna learned 

that the only St. Jude events led by children 

and teenagers were marathons 

and school events, but no galas. 

“My mom wanted me to try something 

different, and we worked together 

to pick 15 of my friends [who] 

we thought were leaderlike people in 

their schools,” she said. “We got kids 

from seven different schools to come 

together and raise money for St. Jude.” 

An initial meeting with a St. Jude 

representative guided the teenagers in 

what to do for fundraising and putting 

by Blair Parke 

together a gala, with the agreed-upon 

idea of a “homecoming/prom” theme 

that would appeal to teenagers. 

Committee members soon hit the 

ground running, with Zayna and her 

a Winter Garden resident and 

sophomore at Foundation Academy. 

Scheduling conflicts first set the number 

attending at 50, but the gala ended 

up totaling 80 people in attendance. 

The First Academy junior and 

committee member Caleb Gordon 

of Windermere brought more than 

12 friends and raised $900 through 

a candy-gram drive and encouraging 

fellow students and parents to donate. 

“I learned it is a lot harder to [raise 

funds] than expected, but I would 

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vice chair, Anna Binkley, using 

spreadsheets to divide up tasks for 

everyone in the committee. The tasks 

ranged from reaching out to committee 

member contacts for donation collections 

to calling venues and businesses 

to secure a location, food, a disc jockey 

and even a photo booth. 

“We wanted to spend as little money 

as possible so that we could make 

more money for St. Jude,” Zayna said. 

The initial goal was set for $10,000, 

with the minimum to raise for the event 

per person at $100; the more raised 

above that amount, the participant 

could bring one or more friends to the 

event. Some committee members even 

got teachers involved to encourage students 

to donate. 

However, the teenagers learned 

quickly about the trials of fundraising, 

even for a great cause like St. Jude. 

“We got a lot of noes, which is 

something we learned, in terms of still 

trying and keep asking, because eventually, 

you will get yeses,” said Anna, 

absolutely do this event again,” he 

said. “It was a great experience. It 

felt good to raise that money and go 

$10,000 over our original goal, while 

also learning what works and what 

doesn’t, [and] how to plan something 

like this.” 

Plans are already in the works for 

next year’s gala, with Anna as the 

chair and Zayna stepping down to 

participate more in the event’s fundraising. 

What will be the same is the 

mission for St. Jude, conveyed in its 

name from a quote by St. Jude founder 

Danny Thomas: “I’d rather have a 

million people give me a dollar than 

one give me a million; that way you’ve 

got a million people involved.” 

Anna concurred on the sentiment, 

“This [gala] helped encourage other 

teens to get involved in knowing they 

are helping teens who probably didn’t 

think they would be experiencing cancer 

or these diseases. We are spreading 

awareness and getting people excited 

about helping treat cancer.” ª


TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SOUTHWEST SPOTLIGHT ................................................................... 4 

A Night of Magic & Hope 

29 

SUMMER KIDS CALENDAR 2018 ........................................................ 6 

27TH ANNUAL BEST MOM IN SOUTHWEST CONTEST ...................... 17 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS ...................................................................... 38 

NOTEWORTHY NEWS .................................................................... 41 

A Dream That Became Reality TV 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 43 

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SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 49 

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Summer Kids 2018 

C a lendar 

Summer is just around the corner, and soon, the 2017-18 school year 

will be over. If you’re seeking kid-friendly activities to keep your children 

entertained, active and out of trouble, then look no further. Southwest 

Orlando Bulletin’s annual Summer Kids Calendar provides great ideas 

to get you started! 

ACTING, MODELING, IMAGE & CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT 

CAMPS at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School, 999 S. Orlando 

Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-5989, www.lisamaile.com. The Maile School trains 

in the areas of image and confidence development, professional modeling and 

on-camera acting for TV, commercials and film. Camps are held at the Maile 

School and a special fashion camp at The Mall at Millenia. One-day workshops 

ORLANDO PREMIER MUSIC INSTRUCTION 

2018 Summer Camps 

June 11-15 ................................... Vocal Artist 

June 18-22 ..................... Cooking/Nutrition 

June 25-29 ....................................... Vocal FX 

July 2-6 (off on 4th) ................Songwriting 

July 9-13 .......................... Dance Pop Fusion 

July 16-20 ...........................Musical Theater 

July 23-27 ........................... Multimedia Art 

August 6-10 .................... Cooking/Nutrition 

Campers learn self-esteem while experiencing modeling and more at The Maile Image, 

Modeling & Acting School. 

Weekly Sessions 

JUNE 4 - AUGUST 3 rd , 2018 

LOCATION: Stoneybrook West Town Center, 1201 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, FL 

For more info, visit our website, www.orlando-premier-music-instruction.com, 

or email us at opmi@opmi-lessons.com 

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are available in etiquette, casting, auditioning and more, and all sessions are 

taught by industry professionals. It also offers a free, professional industry seminar 

on breaking into the industry for parents. The Maile School has been training 

since 1982 and is a member of the Better Business Bureau. 

ACTING, MUSICAL THEATER & PRODUCTION CAMPS presented by 

Shine In the Limelight, a performing-arts training program operating out of 

the Gotha Community Center in Windermere and The Parke House Academy 

in Winter Park, 407-558-8687, www.shineinthelimelight.com. Theater summer 

stage camps are offered for children entering grades kindergarten-graduating 

high school seniors. Aspiring stars learn production, acting and musical theater 


skills from June 4-29 and July 16-Aug. 3. Musicals are Seussical, Carousel, 

Madagascar and Magic Tree House. Auditions are May 5. Other offerings 

include Creative Acting (Descendants, Lego Superheroes, Minions and Star 

Wars) and Musical Theater (Coco, Trolls, Greatest Showman, Hamilton and 

Wicked). Costs range from $200-$450. 

ACTING & PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS offered by Orlando Repertory 

Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando. Orlando REP, Florida’s only professional 

theater for young audiences, presents summer camps for grades pre-K 

through 12. Each year, young people across Central Florida come together to 

learn about theater, develop new friendships and try something new. At Orlando 

Shine In the Limelight offers camps for children and teens entering kindergarten through 

high school senior. 

Orlando Repertory Theatre camps foster self-confidence, creativity, problem-solving 

skills and more. 

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Legal Areas of 

Practice 

By our Team of 

Attorneys 

Administrative 

Advance Directives 

Bankruptcy 

Business 

Buy / Sell Contracts 

Commercial 

Contracts 

Corporation 

Criminal 

Employment 

Estate Planning 

Family Law 

Guardianship 

Litigation 

Last Wills 

Medicaid 

Powers Of Attorney 

Pre-Nuptials 

Probate 

Real Estate 

Special Needs 

Title & Closings 

Trusts 

Trademark 

Wills & Trusts 

Q: 

Upon my death, won’t my children automatically inherit my 

estate and if I have no children don’t my assets pass to my closest 

living relatives making a Last Will and Testament or other forms 

of estate planning unnecessary? 

A: With or without a Last Will, in order for your assets to reach 

your heirs or other beneficiaries, a probate court proceeding is 

generally required to transfer your assets. An attorney must be 

hired to petition the court to supervise disbursement of your 

assets as directed by your Will or state law. To avoid probate you 

should consider preparing a Revocable Living Trust to transfer 

assets at your death. 

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In The 

Limelight 

Entering our 10 th summer of the highest quality 

performing arts camps in Central Florida! 

Musical Theater 

Creative Acting 

Broadway Production 

Camps 

Shine in the Limelight offers a variety of 

summer stage experiences for your 

young thespian! Top notch staff, themed 

enrichment experiences and Broadway 

Style production programs performed in 

professional theater venues in Central 

Florida. This is THE place for your 

performer to spend their summer! 

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 

REP, dedicated and professional staff members work together 

to create a positive learning environment and build 

a stronger community through engagement in the arts. Visit 

www.orlandorep.com for enrollment information and camp 

listings — now at five campuses across Central Florida. 

DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS offered 

by In Motion Dance Project, 2125 Orinoco Drive, 

Suite 132, Orlando; www.inmotiondanceproject.com. In 

Motion, a nationally acclaimed dance studio, presents 

summer camps for grades pre-K through 12. Each summer, 

young people from across the country come together 

to learn about dance and the performing arts, perfect 

skills, learn new techniques and develop new friendships. 

At In Motion, dedicated local and guest instructors work 

together to create a positive learning environment and 

build self-confidence, all while engaging in the arts. For 

enrollment information and camp listings — located in the 

heart of Central Florida — visit its website. 

DANCE CAMPS at Footworks Dance Studio, 

1201 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden, 

SUMMER STAGE 

FOR KIDS ENTERING GRADES 

K-Graduating Seniors 

FULL DAY SCHEDULE 9am-4pm 

Young people perfect skills and learn new techniques at In 

Motion Dance Project summer camps. 

Footworks Dance Studio campers have fun while learning 

dance techniques. 

Themes: Coco, Descendants, 

Star Wars, Lego Superheroes, 

Wicked, Hamilton, Greatest 

Showman, Trolls, Minions. 

Horse Boarding 

Available at Bill 

Frederick Park 

3401 S. Hiawassee Rd. 

Orlando, FL 32835 

AUDITION DATES 

April 28 & May 5 

Seussical, Carousel, Madagascar, 

Magic Tree House: A Knight Before Dawn 

Schedule an audition by emailing 

Katie@shineinthelimelight.com 

Day Camp Summer 2018 

June 25th to July 20th 

Teen Camp: 

June 25th - July 6th 

Now serving 2 locations: 

The Parke House Academy, Winter Park 

The Gotha Community Center, Windermere 

Productions performed at the ME Theatre 

407-558-8687 

shineinthelimelight.com 

, 

For more information, 

please contact 

407.246.4486

407-877-2260, www.footworksdancestudio.com, offer summer fun programs 

for all ages. Camp sessions with fun themes include “Dance With 

Me,” “Creative Movement,” “Elementary Dance & Art,” “Fairy Tale Fun & Tea 

Party,” dance-intensive workshops and more. 

DANCE PROGRAMS at Orlando Ballet School (OBS), orlandoballet. 

org. OBS, which has three convenient Central Florida locations, is regarded as 

one of the finest training academies and is the official school of the Orlando 

Ballet. Orlando Ballet School adheres to the American Ballet Theatre National 

Training Curriculum and offers an extensive summer program for dancers of 

all ages and abilities. Whether you are a serious dancer looking to refine 

your technique or a young dancer looking for some summer fun, OBS has a 

summer program for you! Online registration is available. 

Orlando 

Ballet 

School offers 

an extensive 

summer 

program for 

dancers of all 

ages. 


LEADERSHIP, ETIQUETTE & 

BALLROOM DANCE CAMPS, 

presented by Academy of 

Etiquette & Protocol, www. 

academyofetiquette.com, are 

committed to helping the next 

generation understand the 

“Art of Southern Hospitality” 

and good manners to prepare 

them with lifelong leadership 

skills. Social, business, dining 

and tea etiquette skills are 

taught, along with ballroom 

dancing, to campers ages 

5-17, through interactive, roleplaying 

activities. This is the 

company’s 18th year! Topics 

include the 125 table manners 

and more. Daily snacks, 

lunch, a formal five-course 

graduation meal, and award 

of completion are included. 

Camp dates are June 4-8 or 

June 11-15. This is a full-day 

camp (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), offering 

40 hours of fun, interactive education. 

Camp is held at The 

First Academy at First Baptist 

Church of Orlando. 

The Academy of Etiquette & Protocol 

teaches ballroom dancing, as well as social, business 

and dining etiquette. 

CONTINUED ON PAGE 10


Camp Leadership, Etiquette & Dance 

18th year 

June 4-8 • 9am-5pm • June 11-15 

$50 off for Early Enrollment and Referral Enrollments 

Academy of Etiquette & Protocol 

407-884-4130 

Enroll online at academyofetiquette.com 


Youngsters enjoy a variety of activities, including 

live performances, through Orange County 

Library System’s camps and classes. 

LIBRARY CAMPS AND 

CLASSES through the 

Orange County Library 

System, 407-835-7323, ocls. 

info/srp. The Orange County 

Library System’s annual 

Summer Reading Program 

rocks! Events, featuring performances, 

science, animals, 

arts and storytelling, are at 16 

library locations. Participants 

create video games, mix music 

and more at technology camps and classes. Track library activities for a 

chance to win prizes like bicycles, attraction tickets and even a staycation. 

Registration is open, and seating is limited for some events, so register in 

advance. 

MUSIC LESSONS at Orlando Premier Music Instruction, 

www.orlando-premier-music-instruction.com. If your child has a passion for music, 

cooking, art, dance or singing, an OPMI specialty summer camp can be 

his or her perfect summer experience. 

OPMI offers a wide 

variety of specialized summer 

camps that help children 

focus on their strengths and 

passions, all while making 

new friends! Benefits include 

improving social skills (share 

and communicate), physical 

(dance, cook or perform), 

emotional (confidence) and 

psychological (self-assured). 

For more information, email 

opmi@opmi-lessons.com. 

Orlando Premier Music Instruction provides 

high-quality music lessons. 

SUMMER CAMPS at Cranium Academy, 407-294-6950, www. 

craniumacademy.com. Cranium Academy’s 11-week summer camp program offers 

the perfect combination of learning and fun. Campers can become junior 

paleontologists discovering fossils, aspiring artists creating their own portfolios, 

young entrepreneurs opening a restaurant, and more. With more than 20,000 

407-628-5989 

• Confidence & Image 

• Etiquette & Manners 

• Mall at Millenia Modeling 

• On-Camera Acting 

• Advanced Acting 

• Headshots 

FREE Industry Seminar on 

breaking into the business 

Watch Maile grad 

Michael Campion as 

Jackson on Fuller House 

lisamaile.com 

Cranium Academy’s summer camps offer 

a perfect combination of learning and fun.

square feet of indoor/outdoor space to explore, exciting curriculum and classrooms 

equipped with state-of-the-art learning technology, Cranium Academy is 

the ultimate summer camp destination. Various schedule options are available for 

ages 3-10. STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — camps are 

now available! Space is limited. 

SUMMER CAMPS at Gan Israel Day Camp, 407-354-3660, 

www.ilovegi.com, are camps on 27 beautiful acres that are dedicated to 

enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations 

through stimulating camp experiences. Activities include sports, swimming, archery, 

a ropes course, water sports, art and specialty fun shops. Camp Gan 

Israel is part of the largest, fastest-growing network of day camps, enjoying 

a reputation as a trendsetter in Jewish camping, with innovative ideas and 


2018 

Campers enjoy 

a variety of outdoor 

activities at Gan 

Israel Day Camp. 

creative programs. CGI is accredited by the American Camp Association. 

Camp sessions are June 25-July 28 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care is 

available. 

SUMMER CAMPS at Holy Family Catholic School, 407-876- 

9344, www.hfcschool.com, are for every child. From artists to astronomers, 

Every child gets 

a unique experience 

at Holy Family 

Catholic School’s 

summer camps. 

Prestigious Preschool through Fifth Grade 

Preschool curriculum soars beyond ABCs and 123s 

into critical thinking, science, foreign language, 

music, art, character development and more 

Advanced K-5 curriculum measured one full grade 

year ahead of Common Core standards 

Custom learning paths and low student/teacher 

ratios 

State-of-the-art technology (touchboards, laptops, 

State-of-the-art technology (touchboards, laptops, 

iPads) combined with hands-on exploration 

dinosaur lovers to spy kids. Staff members are excited to offer brand-new camps 

from the Parker-Anderson Enrichment Program. Each camp is guaranteed to 

provide participants with a unique experience. Campers will learn something 

new and have a great time while doing it. Registration is now open online. 

SUMMER CAMPS at the Rosen JCC, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando, 407-387-5330, campjorlando.org. Camp J at the Rosen JCC in Dr. 

Phillips is the place to be! It offers a full selection of summer programs, open to all, 

including a traditional camp, sports camp and a variety of specialty camps. This 


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Full-day themed camp sessions for ages 3-10 

Weekly themes centered around art, science, 

reading, math, critical thinking and more! 

STEM camps now available 

Gym, playground and bounce houses 

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CraniumAcademy.com (407) 294-6950 

4068 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787



summer, Rosen JCC 

is proud to host 

the Orlando Repertory 

Theatre Camp 

(The REP) and the 

Orlando Science 

Center as part of its 

growing program. 

Extended care from 

7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. is 

available. 

Campers make lifelong memories at Camp J at the Rosen JCC. 

SWIM LESSONS at Safety First Swim School, 321-418-6532, 

safetyfirstswim.com, offers survival swim lessons at West Orange Country 

Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Drowning is 

the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4 (U.S. Centers for 

Disease Control). The truth is that although drowning is the No. 1 cause of accidental 

death in young children, it is also true that this unfortunate statistic is 

100 percent preventable. According to the National Institute of Health, swim 

lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent. 

TENNIS CAMPS at Lake Cane Tennis Center Fun and Sun Tennis 

Summer Camp, 407-254-9170, www.mgtennis.com, make tennis, the sport 

of a lifetime, easier and more fun than ever to learn and improve on for kids 

of all ages and abilities. The passionate coaches make each camper’s experience 

fun and positive while instructing children in fundamental tennis skills that 

ensure a connection and love of the sport for years to come. The outgoing and 

fun environment for the camp is conducive for children to learn the sport while 

The staff at 

Safety First 

Swim School 

makes students 

their first 

priority. 

Lake 

Cane Tennis 

Center 

Fun and 

Sun Tennis 

Summer 

Camp boasts 

a fun and 

outgoing 

environment.

having an opportunity to make new friends and participate in tennis skills and 

games. Weekly sessions are June 4-Aug. 3 from 9-11:30 a.m. 

TENNIS CAMPS at The Tennis Academy at Windermere 

Preparatory School, 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere, 

407-928-6666 — a five-star facility with five-star coaches in Southwest 


401 Main Street, Suite A, Windermere, FL 

Windermere Center for 

DENTISTRY 

The Tennis 

Academy at 

Windermere 

Preparatory 

School gives 

its campers 

hands-on tennis 

experience. 

Emilia M. Godoy-Rapport, D.M.D. 

Orlando. The program, which begins June 4, includes fun, games, activities 

and keeping cool inside and outside. The cost is $275 per person for five days 

or $175 per person for three days from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. If required, before and 

after care is provided from 7:45-9 a.m. and 2-5:45 p.m. for a cost of $115 per 

week. Lessons/junior programs continue throughout the summer, as well as Elite 

Training Camps that run Monday-Thursday and cost $320 per person each 

week. For more information or to enroll, visit www.orlandotennisacademy.com 

or www.elitetennisusa.com, or email info@thetennisteam.com. 


Cosmetic and family dentistry 

www.windermeresmiles.com 

(407) 909-1097 

SUMMER CAMPS AT 

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 

Growing in Faith, Knowledge & Love. 

ALL WELCOME! 

For the young artist, athlete, and 

astronomer. Or maybe you like 

discovering and dinosaurs. 

There’s something for everyone! 

REGISTER TODAY 

@ hfcschool.com 

VISIT US ON: 

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TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL ANIMATION CAMPS at Elite 

Animation Academy, 8933 Conroy-Windermere Road, Second Floor, 

Orlando, eliteanimationacademy.com, are offered for children 8-17 from June 

4-Aug. 10. Participants can learn traditional animation, anime/manga, character 

design, comics and cartooning, foundational drawing, sketching, digital 

painting, illustration, 2-D/3-D animation and gaming/game design. Camps 

take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with a one-hour break for lunch. (Lunch is not 

provided.) Before and after care is available for a fee, and all supplies are 

provided. There are no refunds or exchanges. The cost is $350 per week plus 

a $25 supply fee. Register online today! 

Submit online at www.southwestorlandobulletin.com 

or email your photo to lauren@kearneypublishing.com. 

Send us your favorite photo — old or new — of 

you and your dad. (Don't worry, we'll return it!) 

The best ones, as judged by our editorial staff, will 

win your dad some great prizes from area 

businesses. Even if you don't win, your picture 

could appear as an honorable mention in the 

Southwest Orlando Bulletin. Don't delay! All 

photos must be received by May 16 for a chance 

to appear in our June 7 issue. 

Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, email 

address, your dad's name and your dad's neighborhood. Feel 

free to include any additional information about the photo. You 

and your dad must reside in Southwest Orlando. Professional 

photos will not be considered. 

2017 Winner 

Elite Animation Academy offers both traditional and digital animation camps. ª 

SWIM LESSONS REDUCE RISK OF 

DROWNING BY 88%* 

DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL 

DEATH IN CHILDREN 1-4 YEARS OLD.** 

*National Institutes of Health **U.S. Centers for Disease Control 

Safety First Swim School teaches children as 

young as six months old how to roll on their back and 

float in case they accidentally fall into water. 

call 321-236-0240 ext. 5 visit www.safetyfirstswim.com


CAMP 

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27th Annual 

Best 

Mom 

in Southwest 

In 1992, the Southwest Orlando 

Bulletin – then just a little more than 

6 years old – introduced what has 

become a Southwest Orlando institution 

– the annual Best Mom in 

Southwest contest. Now in its 27th 

year, the contest is a way for residents 

to express to their moms how 

important they truly are. 

It seems that mothers are perpetually 

protecting their children 

from the ills of the world, tirelessly 

cooking and cleaning, and preparing 

their children for adult life, all 

while managing to somehow be 

the kindest and gentlest women, 

despite occasionally having to dole 

out discipline. 

Congratulations to this year’s 

winners: Christian Whitney, 

overall winner; Aidan Wamsley, 

12-and-older winner; Maya and 

Veda Srikantan, 10-11 winners; 

and Abby and Emma 

Jankowski, 9-younger winners; 

and all of our honorable mentions. 

They join a long list of past participants 

who believe that their mothers 

are truly the best. 

Overall 

Winner 

Christian Whitney of 

Summerlake, overall winner, 

is pictured with best mom 

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Raised alongside 11 siblings, she 

brought six very grateful lives into 

this world. She loves her three cute 

grandchildren. My mother has been 

through it all and has accomplished 

the greatest feats of motherhood. 

When her husband was deployed to 

war for a year, she raised six kids all 

on her own, ranging in age from a 

few months to 18 years old. When 

her husband said, “We’re moving to 

China,” she did not hesitate, but she 

prayed and said, “Let’s go.” Later, 

when asked if they should go to China 

a second time, she only smiled warmly. 

As my father came and added a 

seventh screaming child to the mix, 

she showed only kindness. Almost 

single-handedly, she has moved her 

family 17 times across the world. 

This amazing woman taught us to 

cook, budget, serve and how to have 

faith through all trials. Now, four of the 

six children have graduated from college 

debt-free. The fifth earned a fullride 

scholarship. All three of her sons 

are Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts 

of America. After a certain daughter 

and son-in-law came back for help 

with their little family, she selflessly 

gave shelter and child care, even 

though she retired from toddler care 

a decade ago. 

While she did her best and taught 

us well, we didn’t always listen. 

Through the paradox of pride, we 

thought we knew better. She didn’t 

condemn us when we fell; rather, 

she wrapped us in her perfect arms, 

holding us for all time. 

12-AND-OLDER WINNER 

Aidan Wamsley, 18 

Stoneybrook West 

Best Mom: Lauryn Wamsley 

I am now 18 and a senior in 

high school. When my mother was 

my age, her morning routine before 

school consisted of waking up 

Aidan Wamsley of Stoneybrook 

West, winner in the 12-and-older age group, 

is pictured with best mom Lauryn Wamsley. 

on time, taking a shower, getting 

dressed and then packing lunch for 

me, dressing me, feeding me and 

driving to a day care that would 

watch me while she studied and tested 

with other high school students. 

It must have been difficult for my 

mother. My birth father left her when 

she told him she was pregnant with 

me. I’ve never seen him my entire life, 

and my mother never once spoke of 

him. She gave up going to college just 

to raise me. I’d wait up all night until 9 

p.m., because I couldn’t sleep until she 

came home from her job as a waitress 

at a restaurant, where she’d barely 

get any tips and that was a 30-minute 

drive away from home. That year 

I would bring peanut butter and jelly 

sandwiches every day for lunch. 

I think she has grown some armor 

over the years. She’s now a mother of 

four and has volunteered as a surrogate 

mother two years in a row to give 

birth for those who couldn’t. I don’t 

know how she does it. I choose to 

believe that her children motivate her. 

After all, she is a preschool teacher. 

10-11 WINNER 

Maya and Veda Srikantan, 10 

Westminster Landing 

Best Mom: Dr. Shoba Srikantan 

Our mother is the best mother in the 

whole universe. She is as sweet as a 

chocolate caramel and as strong as 

a beating heart. As twin sisters, we 

chose to write this essay together to 

honor our wonderful mother.

ow and doesn’t get any sleep, she still 

comes to our tennis tournaments, music 

concerts and more with a smile on her 

face. We do not know how she does 

it, how she is so strong to persevere 

through her tiredness. She is extremely 

dedicated to us, and we know she will 

always be there to support us and encourage 

us to make the world a better 

place. Mom, we love you. 


Maya (right) and Veda Srikantan 

of Westminster Landing, winners in the 

10-11 age group, are pictured with best 

mom Dr. Shoba Srikantan. 

Our mother is so kind and caring. 

She nurtures us and teaches us many 

important lifelong lessons. Without our 

mom, we wouldn’t be able to believe in 

ourselves. She teaches us to never give 

up, to always be confident in ourselves, 

and to celebrate each other’s successes. 

Our mom is our superhero. She is 

better than Wonder Woman, because 

she is not only a great mom, she is also 

a fantastic pediatrician. She saves kids’ 

lives every day as a critical care doctor. 

Even when she works 30 hours in a 

9-AND-YOUNGER WINNER 

Abby Jankowski, 7, & Emma 

Jankowski, 5 

Thornhill 

Best Mom: Judy Jankowski 

Abby: 

My mom is sweet and kind. She 

gives me hugs and kisses, giving kisses 

at night when reading bedtime stories. 

She loves me a lot, and I love her 

a lot. My mom likes to do surprises for 

us. On her special day, Mother’s Day, 

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her, sometimes projects for school. If 

you met my mom, I’m sure you’d agree 

my mom is the best there can be. 

Abby (center) and Emma Jankowski 

of Thornhill, winners in the 9-and-younger 

age group, are pictured with best mom 

Judy Jankowski. 

picked going to Monkey Joe’s so we 

could have fun, which makes her the 

most happy. Mommy does not always 

do her own fun things, because she 

makes sure we have fun. Mommy 

likes to make holidays very special. 

On our birthdays, she decorates our 

rooms while we sleep. She decorates 

the house for holidays and sometimes 

gives us surprises in our kitchen table 

seat sacks. Most of all, Mommy does 

Emma: 

Mommy is the best mommy, because 

she snuggles me at bedtime, 

and that makes me feel happy. She 

wakes up early before the sun to make 

my lunch and writes special notes for 

my lunchbox, which Mrs. Murray 

reads to me. My heart is so happy 

when Mommy visits my class at school 

to help. When I feel sad, Mommy rubs 

my feet and tummy. That makes me 

feel better. She takes care of me and 

takes days off of work to play with me. 

That makes me feel special. 

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My mom is the best, because she 

designs roads and bridges for people 

to go to work and school. She 

is a civil engineer and a great dancer. 

She comes to my school to help 

Mrs. Kirchof, my pre-K 3 teacher, 

with activities. I love my mommy, because 

she is smart and beautiful. My 

mom also sings a new song to me every 

night. My mom is the best, because 

everyone at school loves her. She is 

also the best, because she comes to all 

my soccer games and yells, “Gooo!” 

when I score. My mom loves my sister, 

dad, dog and neighbors. She also 

loves to bring me to school. My mom 

is a very good daughter and is always 

helping other people. 

Matias Sanchez, 5 

Wingrove Estates 

My mom is special to me. She always 

believes in me. When I feel like 

I am going to fail, she says to me, 

“Sylvon, you can do anything you 

put your mind to. You can do it.” 

When I am scared, she backs me up 

and tells me a joke. She does unbelievable 

things to help me succeed in life. 

Something else my mom does is 

teach me how to cook. I know it’s 

crazy, but in a way, she is trying to 

get me ready for the world. My dad 

was a chef. He owned a restaurant, 

and the food looked amazing. My 

mom picked up cooking from my 

dad and now is teaching me. 

My mom prays for me. She prays 

for me to succeed in life, and she 

prays for my brother. My brother had 

asthma when he was little. We were 

about to lose him, but luckily he made 

it, and I am grateful for that. My mom 

is the best. She makes my heart melt. 

Sylvon Dennaoui, 10 

Winter Garden 

Every year on my mom’s birthday, 

I write “Thank you for everything that 

you do for me” on her card. While I 

truly am grateful, this phrase doesn’t 

begin to cover just how grateful I am. 

My mother is strong. My mother is 

kind. My mother is helpful. My mother 

is adventurous. Most of all, my 

mother is loving. I feel her love every 

day — in the hug she gives me when 

I’m feeling down, in the medicine and 

tea she provides for me when I’m sick, 


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in the way she drops off my laptop at 

school when I forget it at home. No 

matter what it is I need, she is ready 

to do everything she can to help me. 

My mother is incredibly strong. 

Going through a divorce after 17 

years of marriage with two small and 

confused children tested her strength 

in the greatest time of adversity. 

Through it all, my mom remained resilient. 

Any questions my brother and I 

had, she answered with honesty. She 

made sure not to make the divorce 

about us, something I will be forever 

appreciative of. Although times were 

hard, my mother made sure she was 

our rock in the rushing chaos of our 

“new normal.” 

Kind, helpful, adventurous, loving, 

strong. All of these traits that my 

mother possesses has shaped me 

into the young adult I am today. 

So, even though this is not a birthday 

card, thank you for everything 

you do for me, Mom. I love you. 

Bailey Cook, 18 

Alexander Ridge 

The first main reason my mom is 

the best is that she is strict and hard 

on me. While some might hate this, 

I actually like it. It makes me do my 

very best. For example, I was working 

on this project for my specialgifted 

class just to get it over with. It 

actually wasn’t good at all. When I 

am putting it away, my mom asked 

me to show it to her. She took one 

quick glance and told me to redo 

it and take my time. She emphasized 

take my time. I redid it, took 

my time and gave it back to my 

mom to check. She read it over and 

approved. This is how my mom 

being strict helped my grades. 

My mom is friendly, funny and fun 

(the three f’s). She can be the three 

f’s everywhere, even when she’s 

strict. Sometimes during the day, 

she will make a joke. She’s friendly, 

funny and fun when she’s using the 

three f’s. 

My mom is the best, especially 

when she is strict and uses the 

three f’s. If you were paying attention, 

you would notice I said 

“main” reason. That is because she 


is awesome for an infinite number 

of reasons. 

Peter Kinakin, 10 

Windsor Landing 

There is no stronger bond than 

the love of a mother for her child. 

I am blessed with an amazing, loving 

mother. She is one of a kind. 

Coming from a strong line of women, 

my mom has taught me to be 

independent. She is my role model, 

superhero, best friend and inspiration. 

My mom is a selfless person. 

She wanted the best life for her kids, 

so she moved to the United States. 

Without having to tell her, my mom 

knows when I am in need of a hug 

or am just having a bad day. She 

is always understanding and making 

sure I am OK. 

My mom is my best friend. There 

is no one who can make me laugh 

more than her. She knows how to 

put a smile on my face and brighten 

my days. There were times when my 

volleyball tournaments took a whole 

day. Most of them were in Tampa, 

so she could not drive back home. 

Even though she had other things to 

do, she still came and supported me. 

She is supportive of everything I do 

and always looking for the best option. 

There is nothing I would change 

about her. She is perfect in my eyes 

and always will be. She is irreplaceable. 

My love for her is endless. 

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! 

Carolina Arcaya, 14 

Bay Park 

One of the reasons my mother is 

the best is she puts a lot of work into 

the activities that I love to do. She 

supports my roller derby team, is the 

leader of my Girl Scout troop, and 

spends so much time on home-school 

for me. She drives out of her way 

to take me to places for my enjoyment, 

from Tampa to Daytona and 

everywhere in between. She knows 

when I am sad and sometimes builds 

a pretend campfire in my room with 

a blanket and tea lights. We sit and 




talk about things, just the two of us, 

and I love that. I also love to bake, 

and she supports that. She teaches 

me to bake. Sometimes we take baking 

classes together, and she watches 

Kids Baking Championship with 

me. Another reason my mother is the 

best is she loves me so unconditionally, 

and that warms my heart so much. 

There are many reasons why I 

love my mom. She is the best in 

Southwest! 

Allison Belemjian, 10 

Wesmere 

My mom: wonderful, beautiful, 

admirable, a little crazy — but more 

than that, she has the strongest faith 

of anyone I know. My brother was 

born with a cleft palate and had to 

have many surgeries to fix it. My 

mom stood by him and reminded him 

that God is going to use him in unimaginable 

ways. She was the glue 

that held our family together when 

we found out that my grandmother 

passed away after being diagnosed 

with cancer. My mom is someone I 

count on no matter what, and I am 

forever grateful for that. 

My mother works hard for my family. 

Not only does she put up with a 

7-year-old gremlin, a crazy fourthgrade 

boy, and a preteen who isn’t 

very motivated to get up in the mornings, 

but she makes time to love and 

appreciate each of us in our own 

ways. My momma loves Blaire, my 

sister, for being wild and spunky, 

and for the way she gets back up on 

her feet and bites back stronger. My 

brother, James, has been through 

a lot and is loved by my mom in so 

many ways, including his kind heart, 

his strength to keep going on, and 

the fact that he will go out of his way 

to help someone or lift them up. And 

I know in my heart that my mommy 

loves me, because I am, and always 

will be, hers — her outgoing, foodloving, 

Christ-adoring child. She 

loves us for who we are on the inside. 

I love you, Mom. I love you most. 

Brooke Larweth, 12 

Lake Davis Reserve 

I love my mom. I think my mom is 

super nice. Whenever I’m sick, she 

takes away fun parts of her day to 

take care of me. My mom pays for 

my food and water. She is never 

mean to me. She has to take care of 

two kids — my brother and me. 

My mom is helpful. When I have 

a test, she says that she will help me 

pass, and I usually get 100 percent. 

If it wasn’t for my mom, I wouldn’t 

be alive. She taught me how to walk 

and talk. She takes me to places 

that I’ve never been to before, and 

she never does anything new with 

me without asking me first. My mom 

helped me when I had crutches and 

when I got stung by a stingray. She 

also cooks dinner for my family and 

buys me books to read. She lets me 

play outside whenever it’s not dark. 

My mom is the best mom, and she 

couldn’t be better. 

Reese Meyers, 8 

Bay Hill 

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She is incredibly charitable, empathetic 

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how many people my mother has inspired, 

I am encouraged to follow in 

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Avery Patel, 13 

Hunter’s Creek 

My mom is amazing. She is there 

for me when I am happy or sad and 

always cheers me up. She helps me 

learn, grow and succeed. She helps 

me make the right decisions. She 

gives great advice such as be kind, 

listen to others and help others. 

My mom provides food, drives me 

to my activities, and so many other 

things. The most important thing she 

does for me is she keeps me safe. 

My mom also does these things for 

my sister and dad. She gives me love 

and care. My mom gives her love 

and care to my family, too. She also 

takes care of the house and my dog, 

Cody. My mom is special in many 

ways. 

Jaxson Parker, 9 

Windermere 

My mom isn’t just a mom. She’s a 

chef, cleaner, teacher, bed-maker, 

cheerleader and my superhero. 

The list continues of all the amazing 

things she is. My mom inspires me 

every day to try my best and work 

hard. My mom helped shape me into 

the best person I can be. 

On a rough day, my mom is there 

to cheer me up. When she hugs me, 

it feels like all my troubles vanish. I 

feel like I can do anything with my 

mom’s support. Whatever happens, 

my mom encourages me to be myself, 

and without her, I would be lost. 

My mom does a lot for me, and if 

I’m too scared to speak up, she helps 

me. Whether I need a little help with 

my homework or a lot of help because 

of something that happened, 

my mom is there for me through thick 

and thin. 

My mom isn’t Wonder Woman or 

some other comic character. She’s 

my superhero, and no Batman can 

beat that. 

Kaila Reed, 11 

Windermere 

My mom is the best mom ever! I 

love her, and I know that she loves 

me. My mom is caring, kind and 

takes care of me and my family very 

well. She is funny, because she has 

her very own practical jokes system. 

She looks out for us no matter what 

happens. She never gets mad; she 

just gets frustrated sometimes. She 

helps us even if we’re in big or small 

problems. I love my mom because of 

all these things. 

Grace Schoedler, 8 

Keene’s Pointe 

My mom is the best mom out there. 

She walks into a room and lights it 

up with her funny, happy and sweet 

personality. I cannot name one time 

that I have seen her have a problem 

with anyone. She is not only a great 

mom because she is a great person, 

she is truly an amazing mom. 

Throughout my entire life, she has 

done more things for me than I can 

count. From making me breakfast, 

cleaning my room and buying me 

any food that I want to helping me 

with all of my college applications, 

buying me a car, and picking out my 

prom dress with me. She is always 

there for me, and I know no matter 

how mad I make her, she will still do 

anything for me. 

As I get older, a lot of things have 

changed in my life, but something 

that has never stopped is every time 

I come home from being out with 

friends, or at school or work, the 

minute I step in the house, my mom 

yells, “Meggyyyy!” It makes me 

smile every time, and I will never get 

tired of it. Although there are times 

we get annoyed with each other, she 

is also my favorite person on Earth, 

and I am eternally grateful that I got 

to have her as my mama. 

Megan VanGerena, 18 

Wesmere 

Did you know that I have a hero? 

You’re probably wondering who it is. 

Well, it’s my mom! My mom is caring 

in many ways. She is caring, because 

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feeling well. She also can make me 

happy when I’m sad. If my uncle is 

ever in a hurry, my mom will babysit 

the kids until he gets back. She also 

cares for me in many other ways. 

Next, my mom and I have so much 

fun together. We always play at the 

park and ride the Twister and get 

dizzy. She also plays in the pool 

with us if it’s not cold. We make 

brownies, cookies and go on golf 

cart rides. She lets me drive, and we 

always have fun doing it. 

My mom is my closest friend, because 

we go shopping together. 

When I get scared at night, she lays 

with me. She is the person who takes 

care of me. She is a stay-at-home 

mom. We are like peanut butter and 

jelly on a sandwich. I love my mom 

so much. She is my hero. 

Mary Czachorowski, 10 

Windermere 

I have the best mom in Southwest. 

She is very generous and meaningful 

to me, because she comes in at night 

and rubs my feet. My mom is fun and 

kind, because she plays games with 

me and always lets me win. My mom 

is loving, because when I’m sick, she 

gives me medicine and isn’t scared 

to be around me. I love her so much. 

Alexandra Lang, 8 


When I think of my mother, I think 

of the color yellow — so bright and 

happy and it brings life to everything 

it touches. My mother taught me a 

lot about how to live a fulfilling life 

full of happiness and kindness. I am 

blessed to have such a great mother, 

who is also my best friend, someone 

who has been there for me through 

thick and thin, and someone I couldn’t 

imagine living without. I tell my mother 

everything, maybe even more 

than I probably should. But, I think it 

is important that she stays invested in 

what is going on in my life as well as 

the relationships I form with people. 

Having her honest opinion means a 

lot to me, and I am thankful she has 


been a solid person in my life who 

is there by my side no matter what I 

have to overcome. 

As I grow up and begin to figure 

out who I am, I can’t help but compare 

myself to her. I have her beautiful 

green eyes, her creativity, her 

humor and her free spirit. I strive to 

be like my mom in ways such as her 

perspective and dependability. She 

has been a positive role model for 

my sister and me, and her presence 

throughout my life has been remarkable. 

My mother goes above and 

beyond to provide for my family. 

She is strong in her faith and shows 

it with every little thing she does. 

Alexis Adams, 18 

Winter Garden 

My mom is the best in Southwest. 

She is like a star in the night sky, 

bright and beautiful. My mom is my 

personal therapist. She listens to my 

problems. She is like a tissue. She 

wipes away my tears. My mom is 

like a map. She guides me when I’m 

lost. She is like a superhero, because 

she saves me from danger. She is 

like vanilla cake, since she is sweet. 

Laxmi Viswanathan, 11 


My mom is the most amazing mom 

in the world. She loves me more than 

anything. When I’m sad, my amazing 

mom gives me hugs and kisses. 

My mom is nice, beautiful and caring. 

When I want something, my 

mom gets it for me. I am on a swim 

team at Southwest Aquatics, and 

my mom drives me there Monday, 

Wednesday and Friday. When I am 

stuck on a problem for homework, 

my mom helps me. I love my mom 

so much. 

Jocelyn Laurila, 8 

Sand Pine Estates 

A wolf depends on its pack to help 

it when it’s in danger. A guinea pig 

depends on its herd to keep it safe. 

From the moment I opened my eyes 




to the moment of my last breath, my 

mom will be there for me. 

I’ve learned a lot from my mom. 

She’s not always breathing down my 

back or getting mad when I do something 

wrong. My mom encourages 

me to study, stand up for myself, and 

do what I feel is right — which so far 

has gotten me through so much. Her 

path that I follow has been leading 

me to a better place. 

My mother is the most hardworking 

person on the planet. She is a 

stay-at-home mom who is always 

cleaning and taking care of my little 

brother and sister. Trust me, they 

are wild! At the end of the day, she 

makes time for me. This is helping me 

become an independent person. My 

mom is Earth, and I am the moon. 

She makes sure I stay in orbit. 

My mother loves me for who I am. 

She is the one who cares for me. 

I make a lot of mistakes, but that’s 

part of my personality. We don’t like 

the same things, but everyone is different. 

My mom is the best mom in 

the universe. She makes me a better 

person. The puppies of a wolf need 

their mother to teach them, care for 

them and love them, just like my mom 

does for me. 

Lily Sutherland, 10 

Windermere 

Do you like moms? I like my mom, 

because she cares about my family 

and me. My mom pays bills, cleans 

the house and helps me do homework. 

She is special, because she 

shows her love and is ready for anything. 

She is a really good problemsolver. 

She’s always there when I am 

ill or sad. I like my mom, because she 

is a hard worker and the best. She 

is a good listener and is able to also 

help other families by helping them 

find a new home to live in. All of this 

makes my mom the best of all moms. 

Erich Eichner, 8 

Arden Park 

Imagine someone who works 

hard to make sure others are happy, 

someone who dedicates her life to 

others, someone who is always a 

light to others. This is a definition 

of my mom. The answer to how my 

mom stays this positive is coffee. But, 

she also stays this positive because 

of her love toward our family. My 

mom is obviously the best mom in 

the world, because she works hard, 

loves others and is a best friend. 

I am grateful that my mom works 

hard to make sure I am happy. She 

prepares food for my family and 

does our laundry. We have four kids 

in our family, so it can be crazy at 

times, but she still pulls off dropping 

off my older brother and I at lacrosse 

(at two different places), my younger 

brother at his drum lessons, and my 

little sister at her dance class, all on 

time. My mother is also a great role 

model, always having a positive attitude, 

and is very friendly. She tries 

to do what is right, even in hard 

times. Also, my mom is supportive 

of our decisions, whether it’s sports 

or birthday dinner picks. By far, my 

mom is the best mom anyone could 

ask for. 

It’s obvious that I was gifted with 

the best mom in the world. My mom 

helps make my life possible, and I’m 

very grateful. She will do anything to 

help and support me. 

Matti McGinn, 12 

Windermere Reserve 

Some people may say that their 

favorite superhero is Batman, 

Superman, Spider-Man or Iron Man. 

My superhero is my mom. She’s my 

light in the darkness. When I get 

a bad grade or when I’m sad, she 

cheers me up, whether she makes 

me laugh or talks with me about how 

to make things better. 

She is so supportive of everything I 

do, as long as it’s good and reasonable. 

She also supports me when I 

play softball. She especially supports 

me when FSA comes. Also, my mom 

is really loving. When my brother and 

sister are busy doing something, my 

mom finds time for me. She tells me 

that she will love me no matter what. 

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My mom is the best mom in the 

world. Period. She does everything 

for my family and me. She gets up in 

the middle of the night, every night, 

to check my sister’s blood sugar. She 

doesn’t have to, but she does. My mom 

gets us up and ready every weekday 

morning, just for school. Whatever 

you can think of, she does it no matter 

what it costs her. That’s why I love 

her more than anybody else in the 

entire universe. She even volunteers 

at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children 

every Monday for five hours, because 

she cares about and loves everybody. 

My mother is unlike any other 

mother in the world. She is the most 

courageous, brave, heartwarming, 

admirable woman on the planet. She 

thinks before she speaks, cares more 

about others than herself, and takes 

blame for almost everything, even if 

it isn't her fault. I have no clue what 

I would do without my mom. I’m going 

to give her the maximum amount 

of love I can before I go off to college. 

When I go to college, that will most 

definitely be the hardest day of my life, 

because I will have to leave my mom 

and become everything she’s ever 

wanted me to be. I wish I could be a 

child all my life, not only because being 

a child is fun, but because I would 

get to be with my mom every second 

of every day for the rest of my life. 

Cooper Jensen, 12 

Kensington Park 

Lacrosse and hemophilia are two 

things that don’t belong together. 

When my mom found out I was diagnosed 

with a severe bleeding disorder, 

she became my at-home nurse. 

She learned to inject my factor VIII 

into my port without legitimate training, 

just trial and error. It takes a lot 

of guts to do something you know will 

hurt someone you love. My mother 

loved her role of being a self-learned 

nurse to me, and I am forever grateful 

for that. When I decided I wanted 

to play lacrosse, she didn’t shy away 

even though she knew her job as 

my mom would only get harder. She 

supported me through everything. 

Countless doctors said I should quit 

lacrosse and give up, but my mom 


knew with the right treatment and 

care, my bleeding could remain under 

control. I am so lucky to have a 

person in my life who cares this much 

about me and shares my passion for 

the game I love. I went on to sign with 

Syracuse University to play lacrosse 

with the best Division 1 lacrosse team 

of all time, being the only hemophiliac 

to ever play D1 lacrosse. Without 

my mom, I would have given up the 

game a long time ago. Because of 

her, I am able to live out my dream 

of playing at the highest level and 

am educated on how to maintain my 

bleeding disorder to stay healthy. 

My mom is truly one of a kind, and 

that is why I love her. 

Mikey Berkman, 18 


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always know how to solve problems. 

But in reality, they are 10 times better 

than any superhero you can think 

of. No matter if it is helping me ace 

my next big test or killing the “enormous” 

ant in my room, my mom is 

always ready to drop everything she 

is doing to help me. 

My mom is the most fearless and 

hardworking person I know. She 

would give up everything she has to 

give me the perfect life, but little does 

she know, I already live the perfect life 

with her as my mom. As well as being 

my mother, she is my best friend. She 

always jumps at the opportunity for us 

to hangout, whether it be going to the 

mall or watching Netflix on the couch. 

She makes me laugh daily, sometimes 

at the worst possible moments. But I 

would not give up anything for those 

special memories. 

Sometimes I sit and wonder how 

hard it is to be a mom. For instance, 

my mother has to take care of my sister 

and me, while leaving at six in the 

morning for her job. But somehow, 

she manages to balance it all out, 

while leaving room to be there for me 

at all costs. I really do not know how 

I would live without her. She gives 


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me the strength to finish every task 

that is handed to me. And no matter 

how much I struggle, I will keep 

advancing, knowing she is with me 

every step of the way. Although God 

has blessed me with many incredible 

things, what I am most thankful for is 

the ability to call her my mom. 

Simran Singh, 13 

Summerport 

My mom is the best, because she encourages 

me in what I want to do and 

what makes me happy. She makes 

room in her life to spend time with 

the family. She helps me when I am in 

need of help. She cares for everyone 

and helps homeless people. She loves 

me, my family and God, too. 

She is kind, nice and caring, and 

can control her temper. She plays 

with me and hugs and kisses me. 

She loves going to the beach, and I 

do, too. She is also grateful, friendly, 

funny, hardworking, sweet, polite, 

bold, beautiful and entertaining. She 

knows how to cheer me up when I am 

feeling down. She is my superhero. 

No one can ever replace my mom. 

I can depend on her and trust her. 

She believes in me to get stuff done. 

She knows what she’s doing, and I 

trust her in that. 

Zoey Ready, 9 

Preston Square 

Dear Mom, 

You mean everything to me, and 

without you, I would have no one to 

cheer me up if I am sad, I probably 

wouldn’t have gotten into golf, and, as 

a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be here. 

We share a lot of things in common 

such as golf, cars, seafood, the ocean 

and more. You truly love and care 

about me. We value traveling very 

much, especially to tropical and mountainous 

places. You cheer for me at every 

event I take part in, from lacrosse 

games to steel drum concerts to golf 

tournaments to speech competitions. 

You are always there to support me. 

I can remember a time when you 

and I were planning on going fishing 

— another one of our favorite hobbies 

— but on the way, we saw a 

crazy hot rod pull in to a church 

parking lot. As we passed, we saw 

a whole bunch of old and new exotic 

cars, so we turned around. Instead 

of going fishing, we visited a car 

show for about two hours then went 

fishing. This proves that no matter 

how many kids say their moms are 

the best or the funniest or the coolest, 

my mom is always No. 1 in my 

heart. 

Tye SoSebee, 10 

Orange Tree 

My mom is the best mom, because 

she cooks me food — breakfast, 

lunch and dinner. Her food is 

amazing. She takes care of me by 

giving me medicine, and sometimes 

she sleeps with me. She is the best 

at doing arts and crafts for me. She 

teaches me to love my family. She 

also helps me brush my teeth, and 

she lets me help her vacuum. 

Andres Kovac, 5 

Windermere Sound 

My mother is the reason I am the 

person I am today. She is the very 

reason I am living and breathing. 

She is the reason why I strive to be 

kind, and she is the reason why I 

strive to be generous. My mother 

taught me how to be strong, but also 

how to be gentle. She taught me how 

to be brave, but she also taught me 

to be careful. She taught me to be 

honest, but also to use discretion. She 

showed me the wonders that life can 

offer, but that life is not always fair. 

My mother taught me that nothing in 

life will be handed to you on a silver 

platter, so if you want something you 

must work for it. And not only did my 

mother love me and care for me, she 

also taught me discipline and how to 

distinguish between right and wrong. 

Throughout my entire childhood 

she has given me all of the love, 

comfort, advice, stability and, most 

of all, support I needed to be successful 

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there. Whenever I made a mistake, 

she was there to tell me that she 

makes mistakes, too, it’s part of being 

human, and what we do about 

our mistakes is what matters. 

My mother has given me everything 

I could ever need from her, and 

I can only hope to be a mother like 

her someday. 

Kate Lewe, 17 

Phillips Landing 

A mom is one who is always there 

for you, supports you and advocates 

for you. My mom is the best, because 

she knows and cares about my feelings, 

and she is there for me. 

My mom knows my feelings, especially 

when I am sad or something 

is wrong. For example, recently she 

noticed that I was not myself. She 

asked me if something was wrong. 

I said that I was stressed with all my 

schoolwork and tests. She knew just 

what to say to help me through all 

my stress. Another example is how 

every day after school, she asks me 

how my day went. She makes sure 

that if I come home sad nothing happened 

between me and my friends. 

Clearly, my mom knows me like I 

know myself, and she cares. 

Furthermore, my mom is there for me 

no matter what she is going through. 

When I need help with homework, 

she immediately stops what she’s doing 

and helps me. One time, when 

she cut her finger on glass, she was 

hurting badly. She still made sure I 

was tucked in bed and falling asleep. 

Even when she was on an important 

phone call, she made sure I was OK. 

She prepared a snack for me and got 

me started on homework while still 

handling the phone call. Obviously, 

my mom never leaves me hanging. 

All in all, my mom is the best, because 

she knows my feelings and is 

always there for me no matter what 

she is going through. My mom may 

not be famous like Beyoncé or Taylor 

Swift, but these things make her the 

best mom I could ask for. 

Aliza Britton, 11 


I think my mom is special, because 

she is a special doctor who helps 

people when they are sick. I love 

her, because she gave me a heart 

necklace for Valentine’s Day, and 

she helps me with arts and crafts. 

My mom is the best. She gives me 

her phone, so I can play games on it. 

She hugs me, squeezes me and kisses 

me. She helps me with things that 

are a little hard, like opening boxes 

and homework. I love my mom, because 

she loves me very much. 

Rebekka Napartovich, 6 

Waterford Pointe 

Gentle and warm is my mother’s 

hug. Sweet and kind are the words 

that effortlessly roll off her tongue. 

Loving and caring is her touch in everything 

she does. All of these things 

are wrapped up in my mother’s love. 

My mom is always the first to ask me 

what’s wrong and always the first 

to lend me a hand. She does all of 

these things without a second thought 

and with her compassionate love that 

is never-ending. Whenever I need a 

hug, she runs to me with open arms, 

hugs me tightly and tells me how much 

she loves me. There has never been 

a day when she hasn’t gotten out of 

bed and started her day early to take 

care of the entire family. Never has 

she hesitated to take care of my sisters 

and me. 

My mother is a strong woman who 

has taught her daughters to stand tall 

and work hard. She has taught me to 

strive for everything and to not settle 

until I am at my best. She has taught 

me that there will be hardships, and 

that she has them, too, but to keep 

my head held high and to let nothing 

stop me. My mom has always been 

a leader who leads her children 

on the right path to success, and 

when we fall, she picks us up before 

herself. All I aspire to be is to be as 

great as her. 

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The Manors 

My mom is the best in Southwest, 

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Maia Engilis, 7 

MetroWest 

My mom is the best mom ever. She 

is kind, generous and loving, which 

are just a few reasons why she is the 

best in Southwest. 


helps not only me, but she also helps 

my dad and her patients. She takes 

time to help me with my homework 

when I am stuck on a problem. She 

helps me clean my portion of the 

house, and she helps me feel confident 

in myself. She takes me to track 

practice and to tumbling and trampoline 

practice almost every day of the 

week. She is so dedicated to helping 

me pursue my interests that she recently 

suffered through food poisoning 

to cheer me on at a competition. 

My mom helps my dad make dinner, 

when he makes it; and she supports 

my dad being in the Army. He is 

constantly going away to drill, PT or 

every few years, deploying. 

My mom is a nurse, so she helps 

her patients at work by giving them 

medications and helping them to 

stay healthy. She also cares about 

the environment. When we go out on 

our boat, if there is trash anywhere, 

my mom grabs it up, so that the animals 

will not be harmed by the trash. 

As you can see, my mom is the 

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and caring to those around her. 

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Emily Knopfle, 10 

Meadow Ridge 

My mom is very important to me. 

She always is by my side, supporting 

everything I do. Even if she has to 

work so much for her job, she is there 

for me. Usually, for the Disney races, 

she works extra time, but she always 

sends me pictures of fun things she 

sees while working. Even though she 

works often, I can count on her to be 

there for me no matter what. 


My mom has done so much for me 

throughout the years. She puts notes 

in my lunch that I read every day. 

One note that she gave me said, 

“Good luck on the Idaho tests,” because 

we have an inside joke that 

she forgot the name of the Iowa test. 

She also comes up with little jingles 

that she sings in the mornings. My 

favorites are “Nobody Has Gym on 

Friday” and “Sweater Pants Make 

Me Dance.” My mom is so funny. In 

fact, she is kind of like the comic relief 

in our family. Whenever someone 

in my family is feeling down, she is 

the one to cheer them up by making 

them laugh. 

In my opinion, my mom is the glue 

that keeps my family together. She 

makes us laugh at the dinner table and, 

on the way home from school, asks me 

how my day was. I am so thankful for 

her, and I feel lucky to have such an 

amazing mom by my side. 

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At the risk of sounding cliché, my 

mother is the person whom I admire 

the most — ever. My father was killed 

in a drunk-driving accident when I 

was 3, and my mother never remarried. 

All of my childhood memories 

were of our only-child, single-parent 

family. There was only she and I, 

yet I never felt shortchanged. As a 

child, she raised me with morals, 

values and experiences that have 

guided me effortlessly on my journey 

through life. As an adult, she has become 

both more than a mother and 

more than a friend simultaneously. 

Please do not think that I believe 

she can do no wrong. My mom is not 

always perfect and has never hidden 

that from me. When she made 

a mistake, she apologized and tried 

not to do it again. In doing so, she 

taught me about the difference between 

pride and arrogance, humility, 

responsibility for your actions, 

and the ability to be willing to grow 

as a person. These lessons are some 

of the many gifts she gave me. 

My mother is the best mother 

that any being could hope to have. 

Regardless of whether you concur or 

not, I know that no one could have a 

mother who has believed in their kid 

and supported them more than my 

mom has me. She won the best mom 

contest for me the minute I was born. 

There is no other. 

Nicole Lupo, adult 

Ocoee 

Why my mother’s the best? Well, 

let’s put her deeds to the test! She 

cooks, she cleans, she buys me a 

costume for Halloween. When I cry, 

she looks over me with her loving 

eye. Yes, I guess she can yell and be 

mean, but she’s no machine. Maybe 

she makes me eat food that I don’t 

want to, but it’s good to try something 

that’s new. She’s sometimes late, but I 

don’t mind the wait. She might be so 

tired that she could fall asleep, but for 

me, she would battle sheep. She gets 

me all the latest games, mixing up my 

sister’s and my names. From needs to 

wants, listening to her taunts, I know 

she means well. She doesn’t have to 

tell. Sometimes funny, really liking 

bunnies. Taking care of my health, 

always there whether it be for my 

skin or my hair. Always teaching me 

things that are new, everything I owe 

to you. My mom is the best, no matter 

how much you protest. I love her 

a lot, and this can only be her spot! 

Saki Anandani, 10 

Kensington Park 


lets me play tea party with her. She 

plays outside. She loves it when I 

dress up in a costume, especially my 

dragon costume. I love our bedtime 

snuggles. 

Saverio Cranford, 4 

Lakes of Windermere 

I think my mom is the best, because 

she is patient and respectful. 

Also, whenever I have a school project, 

my mom helps me with my drafts 

(paragraphs) and what to put inside 

and outside of it. Once, when I was 

sick, and I started feeling a bit better, 

she took me to Disneyland. When I 

have field trips, she always asks me if 

I want her to chaperone. Whenever 

Dad goes on work trips, she lets us 

sleep turns with her, and we watch 

a movie and go to Chick-fil-A. She 

keeps us happy, and sometimes we 

go on surprise trips to Argentina to 

visit family. Every weekend I get to 

have a play date with my friends. 

My mom always likes teaching me 

things for when I am nervous, and it 

helps. That is why I think my mom is 

the best. 

Emma Sanabria, 9 

North Bay 

My mom is terrific. First, she cooks 

spaghetti for me. Second, she helps 

me with my homework. Third, she 

jumps rope with me. Last, she collects 

seashells with me. Now you know all 

the reasons my mom is special. 

Lovely Aquart-Durieux, 7 

Windhover 

Out of the 24 hours that the Earth 

spins on its axis each day, every

single moment, my mom spends 

thinking of my sister and me. She 

has made countless sacrifices for us, 

from leaving her whole life to come 

to America seeking a better life for 

her children, to traveling back and 

forth between three countries, working 

to provide for our family. Though 

I may not spend every minute with 

my mom, we truly have the strongest 

connection a mother and daughter 

can have, as she constantly 

knows how I feel before the words 

expressing my state of mind leave 

my mouth. 

“Role model” does not begin to 

describe what my mom means to 

me. She is my most prominent inspiration 

and supporter in everything I 

do. When I am not my most confident, 

my mom is there to pick me up 

and push me to do my absolute best. 

She is the most hardworking, caring 

and devoted mother in the world. 

My mom has the biggest heart, and I 

am so grateful to be under her care, 

having been blessed with her undying 

love for me. She never fails to 

show how much I mean to her and 

always reminds me by saying, “No 

matter what, I will always love you.” 

Lisette Alvaro, 14 

Belmere 

There is no doubt in my mind that 

my mom is the best in Southwest. 

She is there when I need her, offering 

good advice and support. When 

a problem comes about, I know I can 

turn to my mom for help. 

One of the things I love most about 

my mom is the time we get to spend 

together driving to and from events. 

I do not know how she takes care of 

my two siblings and me, but she does 

an awesome job juggling it all. My 

mom also does an amazing job of 

providing me with all the necessary 

tools for school and play. Therefore, 

my mom is the best in Southwest. 

Eden Cowan, 9 


My mother is the best person 

in the universe. She studies with 

me, and she surprises me with so 


much stuff like toys, decorating and 

other things. 

My mom’s favorite color is red. She 

loves to surprise me, and if a baby sitter 

comes, I will never forget about my 

mom. She takes me places and to many 

stores. In conclusion, I love my mom. 

Adam Arafat, 8 

Gotha 

My mom is the best mom ever due 

to her generosity, care, love and support. 

I appreciate everything that my 

mom has sacrificed for me. She goes 

to work every day, and she brought 

me to Holy Family Catholic School to 

have an amazing religious education. 

My mom will do anything and everything 

to make me happy. She always 

tells me there aren’t any words to 

express the love that she has for me. 

Each day, I learn to appreciate more 

and more all my mom has done for 

me. My mom is supportive and will 

always be by my side. Even when I’m 

down, she never fails to cheer me up. 

Stephanie Younes, 11 

Southwest Orlando 

Heroes are normally portrayed 

as superhumans with unimaginable 

abilities. However, this is not always 

the case. A mother may not be the 

first example that comes to mind 

when you hear the word “hero,” but 

if you truly dig deep into your heart 

and soul, you will discover that I am 

right. The protection, love and kindness 

of a nurturing mother triumphs 

over all the evils in the world. 

My mother does not fall short of 

this definition. She has been guiding 

and caring for me from the 

second I entered this world. She is 

my role model, the person I look up 

to the most. My mom is my inspiration. 

She started and still owns a 

successful business. She has won 

tremendous awards and gained 

recognition from her success. Even 

with her busy schedule and long 

hours, my mom finds time to be my 

personal chauffeur, therapist and 

best friend. She drives me to my 

plethora of extracurriculars, and 

she is there for me no matter what. 




My mother is the person I can tell 

anything, my shoulder to cry on, 

and my No. 1 supporter. Whenever 

I am feeling down, it is she who is 

there to pick me up again. She has 

shaped me into the person I am 

today, and I will never be able to 

fully express just how grateful I am 

for her. The only two words that 

could possibly describe her are 

“my mom.” 

Meredith O’Malley, 14 

Waterstone 

I love my mom, because she is 

nice. She gave birth to me and takes 

care of me. She reads me bedtime 

stories and provides food for me. 

She drives me to soccer practice and 

cleans my clothes. She takes care 

of me when I am sick and helps me 

with my homework. Whenever I get 

hurt, my mom picks me up and hugs 

me, and it makes me feel comforted. 

She takes me to cool places for my 

birthday. She makes it special for 

me. When I am scared, she comforts 

me. She takes me to church and the 

temple to learn more about Jesus. I 

love her very much. 

One time when we were making 

leprechaun traps, I burned myself 

with a hot glue gun, and I got two 

big blisters. My mom comforted me 

and said, “It is OK,” and brought 

me an ice pack. I love my mom very 

much. 

Lilly Anderson, 9 

Winter Garden 

My mom is sweet. First, my mom 

reads at nighttime to me. My mom 

helps me with homework. She cares 

for me. When I am sick, my mom 

makes soup for me. This is why my 

mom is special. 

Henrique Benitez, 7 

Hamptons at MetroWest 

My mother is not only my role model, 

but she’s my best friend. Her perseverance 

inspires me to work hard 

each day, and her kindness and 

generosity show me that no matter 

the circumstances, you must put others 

first. Whenever I need someone 

to talk to, a hand to hold, or a shoulder 

to cry on, my mom is always by 

my side. Each day, her positive attitude 

reminds me that we need to 

count our blessings and always be 

thankful for what we have. 

In 2007, my mother needed 

to leave her whole life behind in 

New Jersey and move to Florida 

for my father’s job. Now, many 

years later, my mom not only has 

a full-time job in the medical field, 

but she runs marathons yearly for 

charity. Through all of this, she still 

makes time to take care of our family. 

Each year, my family celebrates 

St. Patrick’s Day, my mom’s favorite 

holiday, with those we love. One 

of our favorite things to do is to try 

and find a four-leaf clover, a token 

of good luck. Now I have finally 

realized my four-leaf clover was 

right in front of me all along — my 

mom. 

Marion Mongello, 14 

Lakes of Windermere 


helps other people. She is a nurse, and 

she cares for everyone. She is honest 

and smart. She is pretty and creative. 

She is loving and hardworking. She 

helps clean and organize the house. 

She is one of a kind. She is funny and 

thoughtful. She makes me and my brother 

food when we are hungry. My mom 

is careful with things and active. She 

also is intelligent and friendly to others. 

My mom is successful with a lot of 

things. My mom is talented and fun. She 

cheers up people when they are sad. 

My mom is proud of me and my 

brother, because we try our best in 

school and help her. My mom is the 

best. She is not rude or mean. She is 

nice and sweet. She makes me and 

my family laugh. 

Tau Amone, 9 

North Bay 

Our mom is the best mom in the 

whole world. Our mom is the best, 

because she makes fantastic meals, 

is very nice, cleans very nicely, loves 

us very much, and keeps us safe. 

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Our mom is awesome. She has 

time to play with us and has time 

to keep the house clean and take 

care of us. Our mom also works to 

get money for our family, so we can 

have a healthy and holy life. We 

also love our mom very much. 

Madison Suarez, 4 

Summerport 

My mom is the best in Southwest, 

because she makes me feel better 

when I feel bad about myself. She 

takes care of me like no one else. 

She gets out of her bed quickly and 

comes to get me if I have a bad 

dream. If something is wrong, she 

always tells me what it is. 

My mom defends me if somebody 

yells at me or is mean. No one loves 

me more than her. For Mother’s Day, 

she gives me breakfast in bed, and 

it is always delicious. When she gets 

mad at me, when she is done, she tells 

me how much she loves me. So when 

she gets mad, she still loves me a lot. 

My mom would never make me 

do something I don’t want to do. My 

mom supports me in everything. She 

never gives up on me. She always 

makes time for me. 

Anjali Fung, 8 

MetroWest 


The staff of the Southwest Orlando Bulletin extends special thanks to the 

following schools that participated in the 27th annual Best Mom in Southwest 

contest: Bay Meadows, Lake Whitney, MetroWest, Palm 

Lake, Thornebrooke and Whispering Oak elementary schools; 

Gotha Middle School; Dr. Phillips and West Orange high schools; 

Holy Family Catholic School; Windy Ridge School; Windermere 

Preparatory School; Premier Academy and The First Academy. 

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The United States Tennis 

Association will hold the second 

annual USTA All-American College 

Combine for American Juniors at 

the USTA National Campus at Lake 

Nona. The expanded, level-based 

singles tournament will take place 

June 18-21. The Combine began 

last year as a venue for American 

juniors to showcase their skills to collegiate 

coaches on a national stage, 

and 120 high school-aged prospects 

performed in front of coaches 

from nearly 40 programs across the 

country. It will once again feature fitness 

and agility testing, off-the-court 

programing, and a singles “shootout” 

tournament that will award its 

boys’ and girls’ champion a main 

draw wild card into a future USTA 

Pro Circuit $15,000 event. American 

prospective student-athletes who are 

USTA members with high school 

graduation years from 2018-21 are 

eligible to participate. Registration is 

$349. 

For more information or to register, 

visit events.universaltennis.com/ 

tournaments/1488. 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

Tennis players participate in the first Easter social tennis gathering in Sandlake Point. 

As they ride up to 175 miles on 

the Bike MS: Citrus Tour on May 

5 and May 6, more than 800 

cyclists are expected to raise more 

than $600,000 for people living 

with multiple sclerosis. The cyclists 

will depart from Fantasy of Flight in 

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and they will make the return trip 

May 6. 

The course features several route 

and distance options through the natural 

beauty of Central Florida’s citrus 

groves and ancient forests. Last year, 

participants raised more than $61.5 

million, and the ride has raised more 

than $1.3 billion since its inception. 

Bike MS: The Citrus Tour is one 

of nearly 80 rides across the country 

held by the National Multiple 

Sclerosis Society. For more information, 

visit bikems.org. 

The West Orange High 

School women’s volleyball team 

won the 9A State Championship and 

were presented with a tribute from 


the Florida House of Representatives. 

The two-time state champions and 

undefeated team members and 

coaches received their championship 

rings and tribute prior to one of 

the school’s baseball games. 

Jeff Weltman, president of 

Orlando Magic’s basketball 

operations, made an announcement 

that Frank Vogel was dismissed 

The third annual Pastor David 

Stephens 5K Run/Walk will take 

place May 5. The race begins 

in front of First Baptist Church 

Windermere’s parking lot. The 

course will be half on asphalt, half 

on dirt roads, and participants are 

asked to arrive at 7:30 a.m. as the 

race will begin promptly at 8 a.m. 

For more information or to register, 

visit www.st.lukes.org/5k. 

West Orange High School women’s volleyball team members and coaches display their championship rings, as well as a tribute 

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as head coach. In 2016, Vogel was 

named as the Magic’s 13th head 

coach. During his two seasons in 

Orlando, the team compiled a record 

of 54-110. It finished the 2017- 

19 season with a 25-57 record. 

“We would like to thank Frank 

for his contributions to the Orlando 

Magic,” Weltman said. “We appreciate 

the sacrifices he made as head 

coach and certainly wish him and 

his family well going forward.” 

Dr. Phillips High School’s women’s 

lacrosse team won its second 

straight Metro West Championship, 

this time beating Olympia High 

School. OHS came out of the first 

quarter with a three-goal lead, but 

the Panthers took the lead in the second 

half, leaving the score 13-9 at 

the end of the game. 

The DPHS men’s water polo team 

competed against West Orange 

High School and won the District 

Tournament Semifinal 13-3. The 

women’s team also scored a District 

Tournament Semifinal victory against 

WOHS, closing the match 13-1. 

Congratulations to DPHS men’s 

golf freshman Brendan Valdes 

for winning the Drive, Chip and Putt 

National Championship at Augusta 

National Golf Club. 

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above is the most current, correct and dependable available, 

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Viewers of the popular Bravo reality 

series Top Chef were glued 

to their TVs for the recent season 

15 finale. One loyal viewer was 

Susan Tentler, whose daughter, 

Adrienne Cheatham, had successfully 

made it as one of the final 

two contestants. Ultimately, the title of 

“Top Chef” was awarded to Joseph 

Flamm. Making it all the way to 

runner-up is a major accomplishment, 

bringing well-deserved praise and accolades 

to Adrienne that her mother 

says Adrienne will no doubt use to 

further her culinary dreams. 

Susan, a resident of Vizcaya, 

said watching her daughter compete 

week to week was nerve-racking but 

inspiring. 

“Adrienne was very poised, determined 

and hilarious,” she said. 

“I was most impressed by Adrienne 

during the post-finale interview when 

she said the judges picked the right 

person. She was so gracious, even 

in loss.” 

Even as a child growing up in 

Chicago, Adrienne had a passion 

for cooking. 

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“She always loved experimenting 

with recipes,” Susan said. 

While attending Florida A&M 

University, where she majored in 

public relations, Adrienne ran a catering 

business and began having 

aspirations of becoming a professional 

chef. 

After graduating from FAMU, 

Adrienne worked her first kitchen 

job at Bonefish Grill on Sand Lake 

Road. She eventually moved to 

New York City, where she attended 

the Institute of Culinary Education. 

After graduation, she worked at 

Le Bernardin, Eric Ripert’s restaurant, 

working her way up to executive 

sous-chef. She then worked for 

Marcus Samuelsson at his restaurant, 

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In 2016, Adrienne was featured 

in The New York Times as part of 

its "Taste Makers" documentary series. 

The spotlight caught the eye of 

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Adrienne to consider becoming a 

contestant on the show. During the 

season, contestants faced many grueling 

cooking challenges. One episode 

featured a loved one helping 

each remaining contestant during a 

challenge in Colorado. 

“I received a call late one night 

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dishes “to the next level.” Susan 

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Adrienne added her own flair to. 

Adrienne ended up winning that 

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Just days after the Top Chef 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

May 10 — Capital Campaign Party 

Topgolf Orlando, 9295 Universal Blvd., 

Orlando, hosts the Capital Campaign Party, 

including two cash bars, three buffet areas, 

a disc jockey, dance floor, silent auction and 

more. Time: 7-10 p.m. Golfing ends at 10 

p.m., but the party continues until ? Cost: $100- 

$5,000, with proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls 

Clubs’ West Orange branch. For more information, 

email junebug@jec3.com or call Jamie 

June at 407-247-2109 or Lauryn June at 407- 

432-3841. For tickets, visit ww.eventbrite.com 

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May 11-12 — Black & White 

Weekend 

Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, 

Orlando, hosts the ninth annual Black & 

White Weekend, including eating, drinking, 

dancing, mingling, socializing, networking, 

photo ops, entertainment and more. Friday 

evening’s formal or semiformal dress code 

is strictly enforced. (No jeans.) Wear all 

black and white, or all black, or all white, 

including shoes. Cost: $45 admission, with 

proceeds benefiting Base Camp Children’s 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

Cancer Foundation. For more information, 

visit blackandwhiteweekend.com. 

May 11 & 12 — One Purse Sale 

The Junior Achievement Auditorium, 2121 

Camden Road, Orlando, hosts One Purse’s 

Spring Clearance Sale, including hundreds 

of gently loved purses, including Coach, 

Michael Kors and Vera Bradley, available 

for purchase. Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds 

benefit One Purse, a nonprofit that raises 

funds for survivors of trafficking. Free parking 

is available on Camden Road. For more 

information, call 407-595-6112, email 

scarter@onepurse.org or visit onepurse.org. 

May 12 — Stamp Out Hunger 

Central Florida residents are encouraged 

to leave a sturdy bag containing nonperishable 

foods next to their mailboxes for 

local letter carriers to collect as part of the 

26th annual Stamp Out Hunger national 

food drive. For more information, visit 

www.feedhopenow.org. 

May 18 — Chairs 4 Charity 

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Chairs 4 Charity, during which local artists 

turn upcycled furniture into artistic masterpieces. 

Other activities include a live auction, 

food stations, a disc jockey, music cash bar, 

silent auction and more. Time: 6-10 p.m. 

Cost: $75, with proceeds benefiting The 

Mustard Seed of Central Florida. For more 

information, call Alexi Wyatt, 407-875- 

2040, or email alexi@mustardseedfla.org. 

May 18 — Roaring ’20s Justice 

Gala 

The Orange County Regional History 

Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 

hosts the Roaring ’20s Justice Gala, 

including heavy hors d’oeuvres and a 

silent auction. Time: 6-10 p.m. Proceeds 

directly offset the costs to provide services 

to Community Legal Services of Mid- 

Florida’s clients, ensuring that people 

who cannot afford an attorney receive 

the legal help they need. For more 

information, including ticket prices, visit 

www.501auctions.com/justicegala. 

June 2 — Make ‘M Smile Festival 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts 

the 16th annual Make ‘m Smile Festival, 

an event for children and adults with all 

types of special needs and their families. 

Preregister online by May 28 to receive 

a free VIP event T-shirt and free VIP valet 

parking. Time: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: 

Event wristbands for buddy/general 

admission are $5. For more information, visit 

www.nathanielshope.org. 

June 16 — Peace Walk & Festival 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts 

the second annual Solutionary Peace Walk 

& Festival, including a 1-mile walk around 

the park, vegan food, live music, guest speakers, 

yoga, eco-friendly exhibitors, children’s 

activities and more. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

The walk begins at 11 a.m. Admission is 

free; however, walk donations are welcome. 

For more information, call 727-489-4497, 

email organizers@solutionaryevents.com or 

visit www.orlandopeacefest.org. 

n Children’s/Teen 

Program 

June 2-Aug. 4 — Summer Reading 

Program 

Registration is open for Orlando County 

Library System’s 2018 Summer Reading 

Program for tweens and teens, which 

includes special live performances, storytelling, 

and arts and crafts. Participants can 

sign up for technology camps and classes 

where they can create their own video 

games, build robots and more. Seating 

may be limited for some events, so advance 

registration is recommended. For more 

information, call 407-835-7323 or visit 

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n Classes/Programs 

Ongoing — Health & Wellness 

Program 

The public is invited to learn about a simple 

change that is a necessary foundation in supporting 

health, reducing health risks, increasing 

energy and empowering the immune system. 

Time: Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more 

information, including the Orlando location, 

call 407-325-6174. 

May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30 

— 50+ Exercise Classes 

The gymnasium at St. Luke’s United Methodist 

Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando, hosts 50+ exercise classes. 

Exercise mats are provided. Time: Mondays 

and Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. Cost: $2. 

For more information, call 407-876-4991, 

ext. 290; email sports@st.lukes.org or visit 

st.lukes.org/sports. 

May 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 

31 — Evening Exercise Classes 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 

S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 

evening exercise classes. Time: Tuesdays 

and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Cost: $5 per 

class or $30 per month. For more information, 

call 407-876-4991, ext. 290; email 

sports@st.lukes.org or visit st.lukes.org/sports. 

May 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 

& 31 — 50+ Stretch & Strength 

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Orlando, hosts 50+ stretch and strength 

classes. Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 

9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $2. For more information, 

call 407-876-4991, ext. 290; email 


May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 

Stitching-Group Gatherings 

The Twisted Stitchers stitching group meets at 

the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 

Della Drive, Orlando. All crafters are invited 

to attend. Time: Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

For more information, call Alouise Bergeron, 

407-351-1324. 

May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Tai Chi Classes 

The dance room in Building A at St. Luke’s 

United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka- 

Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts tai chi classes 

with teacher Al Aki. Time: Wednesdays from 

9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $2. The first class 

is free. For more information, call 407-876- 

4991, ext. 290; email sports@st.lukes.org or 

visit st.lukes.org/sports. 

May 11, 18 & 25 — Gentle Yoga 

Classes 



Orlando, hosts gentle yoga classes. 

Participants are encouraged to bring a 

yoga mat and blocks. Time: Fridays from 

9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $2. For more information, 

call 407-876-4991, ext. 290; email 


May 18 — Disaster Preparedness Day 

The atrium of the Orange County 

Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., 

Orlando, hosts Disaster Preparedness Day, 

including steps to prepare for disasters and 

response operations. Registration is required. 

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. 

May 19 — Water Safety Day 

The Goldfish Swim School, 5445 Lake Howell 

Road, Winter Park, hosts a Water Safety Day, 

featuring water safety education; safety presentations 

by local fire and police departments, 

including car seat and helmet checks; 

an open swim, snacks, games and photo ops. 

Reservations are required for the open swim. 

Time: 2-4 p.m. Admission is free. For more 

information or to RSVP, call 407-614-6363. 

n Events/Performances 

Through May 27 — The Hunchback 

Of Notre Dame Performances 

Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter 

Garden, presents performances of The 

Hunchback of Notre Dame. Showtimes 





and ticket prices vary. For more information, 

call 407-877-4736 or visit 

www.gardentheatre.org. 

Through June 10 — Art Exhibition 

The Mennello Museum of American Art, 

900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, hosts When 

the Water Rises: Recent Paintings by Julie 

Heffernan. Time: Tuesday-Saturday from 

10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon- 

4:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 

60-older, $1 for students with a valid ID and 

children 6-17, and free for children 5-younger 

and active/retired military veterans and their 

families. For more information, call 407-246- 

4278 or visit mennellomuseum.org. 

May 5 — Joyful Memories Dance 

Recital 

Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka- 

Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts Joyful 

Memories, a dance recital by Columbus Center 

Dance Academy. Music will be used from past 

recitals, and two of the center’s first students, 

Tanya and Stacy Lyons, are flying in from Las 

Columbus Center Dance Academy uses music from past recitals in its May 5 dance 

recital, Joyful Memories. 

Vegas to perform. After the recital, a reunion 

of former dancers/teachers will be held at 

Columbus Center, 4625 Middlebrook Road, 

Orlando. Time: 2 p.m. Admission is free. For 

more information, call 407-422-1800. 

May 11 — Author Series 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della 

Drive, Orlando, hosts the 13th annual Southwest 

Author Series, presented in partnership with 

The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips and featuring 

Anne Perry. A book sale and signing follows 

the lecture, and light refreshments are served. 

Registration is recommended. Time: 6:30 p.m. 

Admission is free. For more information, call 

407-835-7323 or visit prhspeakers.com 

May 18 — Fast Forward Ballet 

Performance 

Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St., 

Orlando, hosts the Orlando Ballet Second 

Company OBII performance of Fast Forward. 

Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15. For more information, 

call 844-513-2014. 

May 20 — Come To Us, Creative 

Spirit Concert 

The choir of the Basilica of the National 

Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe 

presents a special concert titled Come 

to Us, Creative Spirit at 8300 Vineland 

Ave., Orlando. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $25, 

adults; free for children under 12. For more 


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May 20 — MusicFest 2018 

MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee 

Road, Orlando, hosts MusicFest 2018, 

including a variety of dining and adult 

beverage options, live entertainment and 

more. Performers include Rick Derringer, 

Liverpool Live and Will Donato. Attendees 

should bring chairs or blankets, and coolers 

and pets are prohibited. Time: 2-7 p.m. 

Admission is free. For more information, visit 

www.metrowestcommunity.com. 

May 25 — Movieola At Lake Eola 

Park 

The east lawn of downtown Orlando’s Lake 

Eola Park hosts Movieola, a free monthly 

movie series. This month’s movie is Zootopia. 

Festivities include family-friendly activities, 

and food is available for purchase. Time: 

the last Friday of every month through 

August. Time: 6 p.m. for lawn games and 

music; 8:15 p.m. for the feature movie. 

Admission is free. For more information, visit 

www.cityoforlando.net/parks/movieola. 

June 17 — Postcards From Home 

Concert 

Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. 

Princeton St., Orlando, hosts the Postcards 

From Home concert, a performance by the 

Central Florida Sounds of Freedom. Time: 

3 p.m. Cost: $15, free for 12-younger. For 

more information, visit www.cfsof.com. 


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n Miscellaneous 

Ongoing — Female Singers 

Invitation 

Vocalists are needed for the Sunshine Singers 

women’s chorus that entertains at local nursing 

homes, senior residences, civic organizations 

and service clubs. Practices are held 

Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland 

Road, Orlando. For more information, call 

Mary Ellen Boice, 407-299-5244. 

Ongoing — Female Singers 

Invitation 

Vocalists are needed for the Sound of 

Sunshine Chorus, a nonprofit musical teaching 

group. Open, free rehearsals are held 

Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. at St. John’s 

Lutheran Church, 1600 S. Orlando Ave., 

Winter Park. For more information, visit 

www.soschorus.com. 

Through June 11 — Call For Artists 

Mennello Museum of American Art invites 

Orange and Seminole counties high school 

students to fill an application and submit a 

JPG image of their pieces by June 11 at 5 

p.m. for a juried exhibition. There is a limit of 

three entries per artist. If your work is selection 

for exhibition, you will be notified by 

email by June 25. Email applications and 

images to kpagemennello@gmail.com. 

May 5 — Pool Opens 

The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation 

Department opens its Family Aquatic Facility 

in the Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 

A.D. Mims Road. Its pool features a safe, 

zero-depth entry and a maximum depth of 4 

feet. The pool closes Sept. 30. Time: 11:15 

a.m. Cost: $1.50 for adults, $1 for children 

and seniors. For more information, call 407- 

905-3180 or visit www.ocoee.org/608/ 

family-aquatic-center. 

May 5, 12, 19 & 26 — Farmers 

Markets 

Winter Garden Farmers Market — voted No. 

1 in America by American Farmland Trust in 

Washington, D.C. — takes place at 104 S. 

Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. The market 

has more than 150 vendors, and there is a 

free parking garage next to the event. Time: 

Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

May 6 — Admission Offer 

Monkey Joe’s at Pointe Orlando, 9101 

International Drive, Orlando, celebrates its 

loyal customers by offering $7 admission. 

For more information, including hours, visit 

www.monkeyjoes.com/locations/#florida. 

May 6, 13, 20 & 27 — Farmers Markets 

The Lakefront Farmers Market in Summerport 

Village, an eclectic market that features 

unique offerings from local growers, crafters 

and artisans, takes place at 13790 

Bridgewater Crossing Blvd., Windermere. 

Time: Sundays from noon-4 p.m. For more 

information, visit www.facebook.com/ 

summerportvillagemarket/about/. 

May 14-18 — Orlando Coworking 

Week 

A group of six coworking spaces, including 

Hub 925 on Sand Lake Road, have 

formed the Orlando Coworking Alliance. 

The organization holds its first Orlando 

Coworking Week, during which the 

coworking spaces host free open houses 

with programs and events. Hub 925’s 

event, including an open house, networking 

reception and seminar, takes 

place Tuesday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For 

more information, visit hub925.com or 

www.orlandocoworkingalliance.com. 

May 16 — Job Fair 

Central Florida Fair Expo Park, 4603 W. 

Colonial Drive, Orlando, hosts the Orlando 

Mayor’s Job Fair, including more than 

90-100 companies offering thousands of 

career openings in various industries and 

resources on hand to assist people in their 

job search. Attendees should dress professionally 

and bring résumés. Admission and 

parking are free; child care is not provided. 

Time: noon-4 p.m. For more information, call 

407-834-4022. To register as a job-seeker, 

visit www.cfec.org/job-fairs. 

May 21 — Lake Whitney 

Elementary Senior Reception 

The Lake Whitney Media Center, 1351 

Windermere Road, Winter Garden, hosts a 

senior reception for all 2010-11 Dolphins 

and their parents. Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. For 

more information, call 407-877-8888 or 

email karen.hewett@ocps.net. 

n Mother’s Day Brunches 

May 13 — Mother’s Day Brunch 

Hemingway’s at Hyatt Regency Grand 

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hosts a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch, 

including artisanal cheeses, fresh salads, 

entree selections and dessert stations. 

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Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, 

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including sushi tuna rolls, rum mango barbecue 

spare ribs, a carving station, seafood, 

breakfast entrees, soups, salads, cheeses and 

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and complimentary valet parking 

is included. For more information, call 888- 

972-8729, email cafegauguin@rosencentre. 

com or visit rosencenter.com/mothersday. 


Café Osceola at Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 

Universal Blvd., Orlando, hosts a Mother’s Day 

brunch, including an endless array of freshly 

prepared dishes like seafood, pasta, a waffle 

station, sushi, carving stations, specialty entrees, 

and dessert specialties; and unlimited champagne 

and mimosas for adults. Reservations 

are recommended. Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Cost: $68.95 for adults, $29.95 for children 

4-11, free for children 3-younger. Prices do not 

include tax and service charge. There is a 25 

percent discount for Florida residents, and valet 

parking is complimentary. For more information, 

call 407-996-3663, email sales@rosenhotels. 

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Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, 

Orlando, hosts a Mother’s Day brunch, 

including fresh pastries and made-to-order 

omelets; stations offering seafood, market 

salads and cheeses, and soups; and several 

entrees and desserts. Reservations are recommended. 

Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $43.95, 

adults; $18.95, children 4-11; free for children 

3-younger. Prices do not include tax and 

service charge. Valet and self-parking are 

complimentary. For more information, call 

407-996-0256, email sales@rosenplaza. 

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Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista, 8442 Palm 

Parkway, Orlando, hosts a Mother’s Day 

brunch, including a variety of entrees, buildyour-own-salad 

area, a dessert station and complimentary 

champagne and mimosas. Full bar 

service is available, and self-parking is free. 

Reservations are recommended. Time: 10:30 

a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $32.99, adults; $13.99, 

children 4-11; free for children 3-younger. 

There is a 10 percent discount for adults with 

prepaid reservations, and prices do not include 

tax and service charge. For more information, 

call 407-996-7345, email cisales@clarionlbv. 

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n Networking/Clubs 

Ongoing — Members Wanted 

The West Orange Women seeks women of 

all ages to join its social group, where they 

“Build Friendships While Helping Others.” 

The group of 200+ members enjoys more 

than 25 fun activities. For more information, 

visit www.westorangewomen.com. 

May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 

Toastmasters Meetings 

The Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, 

4100 McKinnon Road, Windermere, 

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4662754 meetings. Attendees learn to 

develop their oral communication and 

leadership skills in a supportive and positive 

learning environment. Time: Tuesdays 

at 7 p.m. For more information, visit 

www.windermeretoastmasters.org. 

May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — 

Toastmasters Meetings 

The Florida Turnpike Headquarters Building 

No. 5315 in the Turkey Lake Service Area 

on Florida’s Turnpike at Mile Marker 263, 

hosts Turnpike Toastmasters meetings. 

Guests must check in at the reception desk 

for meeting access. Time: Wednesdays from 

noon-1 p.m. For more information, visit 

2362.toastmastersclubs.org. 

July 11, Oct. 3 & Dec. 12 — 

Orlando Story Club Meetings 

The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, 

hosts a meeting of the Orlando Story Club, 

during which anyone who wishes to tell a personal 

story has a chance to put their name in 

a hat. Selected individuals showcase their storytelling 

for the enrichment of the local community. 

Time: quarterly from 7-9 p.m. Doors 

open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 at the door with 

an optional donation for different Orlando 

philanthropic organizations. For more information, 

visit www.orlandostoryclub.com, 

www.orlandoslice.com or www.facebook. 

com/orlandostoryclub. 

n Support Groups 

May 8 — Support Group Meeting 

For Caregivers 

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center 

sponsors a free support group meeting for 

caregivers in the Suite 281 Conference Room 

(next to the south elevators on the second 

floor) at Health Central Hospital, 10000 

W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Time: second 

Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For more 


www.adrccares.org. 

May 15 — Better Breathers Club 

Meeting 

Classroom C on the second floor of Orlando 

Health Heart Institute, 1222 S. Orange Ave., 

Orlando, hosts an Orlando Better Breathers 

Club meeting, a group that supports patients 

and their loved ones/caregivers. The club 

aims to provide patient-centered, community-based 

educational opportunities to those 

suffering from chronic lung disease such as 

asthma and COPD. Time: third Tuesday of 

every month from 1-2 p.m. For more information, 

call Diane Ruiz, 321-841-4194. 

May 21 — Stroke Support Group 

Meeting 

The Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. 

Morse Blvd., Winter Park, hosts a free 

meeting of the BCenter’s Stroke Support & 

Social Group. A deli-style lunch is provided. 

Reservations via email are requested to 

valerie@bcenter.com. Time: third Monday of 

each month from 12:30-2:30 p.m. For more 

information, call 888-942-9355. 

n Volunteers 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

Relay For Life of Dr. Phillips seeks forwardthinking, 

creative and dedicated individuals 

from the Dr. Phillips, International Drive, 

MetroWest and Millennia communities to 

bring Relay For Life of Dr. Phillips to the 

next level of success as part of its Event 

Leadership Team. The event will be held 

in spring 2018. Experience working in a 

team environment is a must. The American 

Cancer Society provides training through 

webinars, round tables and support from a 

community representative. For more information, 

email Fernando Carrasquillo at 

fernando.carrasquillo@cancer.org. 


Seniors First seeks 50 volunteers to assist in 

fulfilling the high demand of its Meals on 

Wheels program, which provides meals and 

outreach to seniors who are unable to prepare 

or have meals otherwise provided. There are 

eight pickup areas in the Greater Orlando 

area, and the commitment is once per week 

for approximately 1.5-2 hours on weekday 

mornings. Volunteers must be 18-older and 

have a valid driver’s license, insurance and 

reliable transportation. For more information, 

email lshumaker@seniorsfirstinc.org or visit 

seniorsfirstinc.org. 


The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation 

History Center, 21 E. Plant St., Winter 

Garden, seeks friendly, responsible volunteers 

to staff the welcome center by greeting 

guests and answering questions. Weekday 

hours are available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

and/or 2-5 p.m. For more information, 

call Jim or Lynne, 407-656-3244; or visit 

wghf.org. 


Vitas Healthcare of Central Florida seeks 

hospice volunteers to provide relief for caregivers, 

offer companionship for patients, run 

errands and help in small but meaningful 

ways. Assignments and schedules are made 

according to the volunteer’s preferences. For 

more information or to attend an orientation 

class, call 407-691-4541. 


Hospice of the Comforter, which cares for 

the physical, emotional and spiritual needs 

of patients and their families facing an 

incurable illness, seeks volunteers with a 

compassionate heart. For more information, 

call Jacque King, 407-379-2254; or email 

jacqueline.king2@flhosp.org. 

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